Connecticut wholesaler and restaurant trade groups have filed a joint motion to dismiss the lawsuit Total Wine & More filed against the state over its minimum pricing laws. You may recall, the groups were just recently allowed to intervene in the suit [see WSD 11-16-2016], and they're not wasting any time. Read more

Comments Off on UK wine consumers warned of further price rises as Brexit continues to bite – just-drinks EXCLUSIVE

The head of the UK unit of Concha y Toro has warned wine consumers in the country that they can expect price rises more broadly across the category, as the weakness of the Pound hits producers. Read more

Comments Off on Interview, Part One: Constellation Brands Beer Division President Paul Hetterich

Paul Hetterich, a 30-year veteran with Constellation Brands, was named president of the company’s beer division earlier this year. The Chicago-based unit—which imports Corona Extra, Modelo Especial and Negra Modelo from Mexico—is the third-largest beer marketer in the U.S. The … Continue reading →

Comments Off on New Scotch Whisky Releases From Terlato Distell Artisan Spirits

Terlato Distell Artisan Spirits, the spirits joint venture between Terlato Wines and South Africa’s Distell Group, has released four limited-edition Scotch whiskies in the U.S. market. Highlighting the group is Tobermory 42-year-old (47.7%-abv, $4,500-$5,000). Tobermory is one of Scotland’s oldest … Continue reading →

•As part of its ongoing Top 100 Wines of 2016 celebration, Wine Spectator has unveiled its number-eight and number-seven wines of the year. Number-eight is a Super-Tuscan icon, while number-seven is a Bordeaux blend from one of California’s most prestigious … Continue reading →

Comments Off on Has your company made the water stewardship A-list? – Sustainability Spotlight

The latest report from the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), assessing companies' efforts on water, reveals a strong representation from drinks companies among those companies the project considers to be leaders in water stewardship. Ben Cooper reports. Read more

Late last week, Concha y Toro reported slowing sales and profits growth in its third quarter, with ForEx proving the main drag. Here, we take a closer look at the Chilean company's performance in the three months to the end of September. Read more

Comments Off on Barefoot Bubbly named Official Bubbly of New Year’s Eve Times Square

Barefoot Wine & Bubbly, a brand of E.J. Gallo Winery, Modesto, Calif., announced that it will ring in the New Year as the Official Bubbly of New Year's Eve Times Square. As the Times Square New Year's Eve Ball drops, Barefoot will toast with millions to the start of another year full of opportunities and bring people together in celebration, the company says. Read more

Comments Off on Cameron Hughes “Actively Looking” for Financial Partner

Cameron Hughes Wine is up for sale after being put in receivership last year by the Superior Court of San Francisco due to unpaid debts to Union Bank, as first reported by Wine Industry Insight. Read more